Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI (gen 6)

Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.4 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 122 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel  ...  This Volkswagen Golf 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 201 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI fuel consumption is 6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (16.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 7 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with outstanding rate 97 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got 61 points from 100.
Volkswagen Golf safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 6.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.9 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volkswagen Golf 2009

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2009. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 1390 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 139 g/km
Power: 122 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 200 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 201 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.0 (combined) 7.7 (urban) 5.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7 l/100km (33.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.53m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 141 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 505 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1495 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1970 kg

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI engine CAXA

Engine reliability and common problems:

The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common.
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1390 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts) More service info
Power 122 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 200 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Skoda Octavia Audi A3 Skoda Yeti and 8 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volkswagen Golf estate car [2009 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 2010 Variant 1.2 TSI Jan 2010 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2010 Variant 1.2 TSI Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 16V Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds

1.4 Petrol 160 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds

1.4 Petrol 160 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2010 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2010 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 TDI 4x4 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 2.0 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (140 HP)

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 2.0 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (140 HP)

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 reviews
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